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Misty Friedman

Commerce,GA

Summary

Multi-talented professional excited to apply a diverse skill set that will grow and enhance public outreach and community support for families in our county.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School Nutrition Director

Jefferson CIty Schools Board Of Education
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Manage foodservice program to adhere to federal and state regulatory school nutrition standards
  • Develop engaging menus and marketing materials to attract and maintain participation from students and staff
  • Manage three million dollar budget and work within financial parameters of federal guidelines

State Farm to School Director

Georgia Department Of Agriculture
02.2014 - 10.2021
  • Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, teachers, farmers and community partners.
  • Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations and marketing campaigns for various projects with state agencies and private partners.
  • In charge of statewide farm to school programming, implementation of USDA Farm to School Grant and Specialty Crop Block Grant initiatives, and continued growth of the use of Georgia Grown products in school nutrition programs across the state.
  • Through the Vision 2020 for School Nutrition project, increased documented farm to school purchases from 13 million in 2015 to 58 million plus in 2020

School Nutrition Director

Madison County Schools Board Of Education
06.2012 - 02.2014
  • Oversaw all aspects of the school nutrition program including a multi million dollar budget, USDA guidelines, marketing and 54 employees
  • Introduced system wide farm to school programming through participation in the Feed My School program through the Georgia Department of Agriculture

School Nutrition Manager

Jackson County Board Of Education
07.2007 - 06.2012
  • Monitored and enforced quality standards for school food services.
  • Developed menus following USDA nutrition, budget and procurement guidelines.

Owner/Operator

Watchmaker's Restaurant & Catering
03.2004 - 07.2007
  • Managed day-to-day business operations including marketing, catering sales, event management for the restaurant and attached hotel.
  • Worked with community organizers to develop community events and enhance ongoing historical programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management & Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Charleston, SC
08.1991 - 03.1995

Skills

Multitasking Abilities

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Affiliations

State 4-H Advisory Board

Georgia School Nutrition Association

American Commodity Distribution Association

Commerce FFA Alumni

Timeline

School Nutrition Director

Jefferson CIty Schools Board Of Education
11.2021 - 05.2023

State Farm to School Director

Georgia Department Of Agriculture
02.2014 - 10.2021

School Nutrition Director

Madison County Schools Board Of Education
06.2012 - 02.2014

School Nutrition Manager

Jackson County Board Of Education
07.2007 - 06.2012

Owner/Operator

Watchmaker's Restaurant & Catering
03.2004 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Management & Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
08.1991 - 03.1995
Misty Friedman